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AGASHA BIRUNGI DOREEN
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PREVALENCE OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG PATIENTS IN PALLIATIVE CARE SETTING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A MIXED METHODS CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
REFNo: HS2024ES

MAIN OBJECTIVE
To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of patients receiving palliative care for chronic illness at Hospice Africa Uganda with the aim of designing effective interventions to further improve their quality of life

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. To determine the prevalence of anxiety in palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
2. To determine the prevalence of depression among palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
3. To explore palliative care patients’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, with emphasis on their mental health
4. To identify factors associated with anxiety and depression among palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

Uganda 2022-10-19 10:50:10 2025-10-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Deborah Wockelmann
ID: UNCST-2021-R012679
Rwandans and Burundians in Uganda: Linguistic practices of differentiation and categorization
REFNo: SS1023ES

The aim of the dissertation project is to examine the life realities of Banyarwanda in Uganda. It deals with language use, language ideologies and language identity in the context of migration and is anchored in sociolinguistics and anthropological linguistics. The main aim of this research is to identify how people of Rwandan descent in Uganda identify themselves culturally, how they maintain their heritage and how they are seen by others in the society.
Germany 2022-10-19 10:47:38 2025-10-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hanifah Nantale
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Personal values, norms, situational factors and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in Central Uganda.
REFNo: SS1451ES

i. To examine the relationship between personal values and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
ii. To investigate the relationship between personal values and norms of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
iii. To examine the relationship between norms and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
iv. To assess the mediating effect of norms on the relationship between personal values and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
v. To investigate the moderating effect of situational factors on the relationship between norms and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
vi. To assess the moderating effect of situational factors on mediated norms between personal values and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
Uganda 2022-10-14 13:55:42 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JERRY OGAK JUSTIN
ID: UNCST-2021-R013146
FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCEPTANCE OF COVID-19 VACCINES AMONG THE WHOLESALE TRADERS IN KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1460ES

To determine the institutional(MOH & Government) factors influencing the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City.,To examine the perceptions influencing acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City..,To asssess the factors influencing the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City.,To assess the individual factors influencing acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City.,
Uganda 2022-10-14 13:53:50 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Flora Hajdu
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Swedish discourses and local effects of carbon forestry in Uganda and Tanzania
REFNo: SS1447ES

The project aims to explore Swedish investments in carbon forestry projects in Uganda and Tanzania and their local social effects. The ultimate goal is to avoid the scaling up of projects that have negative local impacts, and contribute to knowledge about how projects can have positive impacts.
Sweden 2022-10-14 13:46:50 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mary Grace  Nakate Nakate
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Lived Experiences of COVID-19 Patients and their Primary Caregivers towards Home Based care in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania
REFNo: SS1446ES

1. To examine the practices of COVID-19 home-based care in urban communities in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
2. To explore the lived experiences of patients with COVID-19 on home-based care in urban communities of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania?
3. To explore the lived experiences of caregivers while caring for patients with COVID-19 at home in urban communities of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania?

Uganda 2022-10-14 13:37:45 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Musiimaami David
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INFORMATION-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF ART AND DESIGN STUDENTS IN DIPLOMA-AWARDING INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1414ES


The general objective of the study is to establish the information-seeking behaviour of Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda, in order to find better ways by which the students can access relevant information.

Specifically, the study will seek to:
i) Establish the information needs of Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.
ii) Examine the sources of information used by Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.
iii) Establish the information-seeking strategies used by Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.
iv) Examine the challenges Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda encounter when seeking information.
v) To propose strategies for improving access and use of information by Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.

Uganda 2022-10-14 13:34:41 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ODOI PASKARI
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Experiences of School Children Affected by Bilharzia in Hoima District and Adherence to Treatment
REFNo: SS1463ES


General Objective
To examine experiences of illness by school children affected by bilharzia and their adherence to MDA treatment in Hoima district, Uganda.

Specific Objectives
a) To examine the socio-cultural factors that influence adherence to MDA among schoolchildren;
b) To assess the interaction between school children and the providers of treatment during MDA;
c) To document the daily lived experiences of school children that shape adherence to MDA.

Uganda 2022-10-13 13:13:41 2025-10-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Yvonne Mugerwa Kidza Kitego
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Heat-stable Carbetocin for Postpartum Hemorrhage prevention and Tranexamic Acid for PPH treatment in Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care facilities: Protocol for a pilot study in humanitarian settings in Uganda
REFNo: HS2456ES

The specific objectives of the study are to 1. To explore the feasibility, acceptability, and scalability of introduction of HSC and TXA in PPH prevention and management (as per WHO PPH guidelines) in BEMONC facilities in Humanitarian settings in Uganda. 2. To identify facilitators and barriers to successful introduction of HSC and TXA for PPH prevention and management (as per WHO PPH guidelines) in BeMONC facilities in Humanitarian settings In Uganda. (Including facilitators and barriers to introduction of and adherence to the WHO PPH guidelines in general). 3. To describe the effect (on quality of maternal and newborn health care) of introduction of a package of interventions that includes a) refresher training on PPH prevention and management (as per WHO and MOH guidelines) and b) introduction of HSC and TXA for PPH prevention and management of PPH in BEMONC facilities in Humanitarian settings in Uganda. ,
Uganda 2022-10-13 13:10:55 2025-10-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lynn Atuyambe Atuyambe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012602
Integrating rehabilitation into primary health care and mapping of rehabilitation services in Uganda
REFNo: HS2414ES

General objective
In this study, we will investigate the feasibility of integrating rehabilitation into primary health care in Uganda. We will also map current rehabilitation services in Uganda and explore their level of integration with health systems for providing continuous, comprehensive and coordinated rehabilitation services. This will be pivotal in panning for and improving rehabilitation services in Uganda.

Specific objectives
1. To develop consensus among key health and rehabilitation sector stakeholders on integrating physical rehabilitation services into primary health care (PHC) in Uganda.
2. To determine the feasibility and capacity for PHC services in Uganda to undertake physical rehabilitation services as additional roles and tasks.
3. To determine the geographical distribution and coverage of physical rehabilitation services in the selected districts, and their level of integration with health systems for providing continuous, comprehensive and coordinated rehabilitation services.

Uganda 2022-10-13 13:08:48 2025-10-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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